Dean's Message

I am honoured to share the Faculty of Arts Academic Plan for 2025-2030: a strategic roadmap that reflects our shared commitment to curiosity, creativity, and community. This plan represents the collective voice of our faculty, staff, and students, and charts a path toward an inclusive, future-ready Faculty of Arts, grounded in academic excellence, social responsibility, and the enduring value of a liberal arts education.

We are navigating a complex landscape shaped by fiscal constraints, evolving government priorities, and rapid technological and societal change. Across higher education, the role of the liberal arts is being questioned. Yet this is precisely the moment to reaffirm their importance. The humanities and social sciences cultivate critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and ethical reasoning - the capacities most needed to address today’s global challenges.

This Academic Plan builds on that foundation. It outlines five key priorities for the next five years - reimagining the learning journey, strengthening research and creative excellence, supporting people and community, advancing truth and reconciliation, and ensuring future readiness. These priorities are interconnected and mutually reinforcing: together, they reflect a holistic vision for academic innovation, student success, and institutional sustainability.

Looking ahead, my commitment as Dean is to continue leading with transparency, collaboration, and a deep respect for the people who make this Faculty exceptional. I am inspired by the creativity and dedication of our community, and I am confident that, together, we will continue to advance the Faculty of Arts as a place where the pursuit of knowledge is guided by integrity, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose.

Amy Peng

Dean, Faculty of Arts
Toronto Metropolitan University